May 2013 - celebrating our entry into the 3rd trimester and an early arrival!

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beaver congrats on the house that's great news!

elly I'm jealous, just 4 weeks left! Have you got everything ready?

How early we're you with DS and DD seven?

Hello ladies, brace yourselves for a moany lolly but before I do, congrats to beaver on the house

OK, I'm officially fed up of being pregnant. I can't wait until June when I'll have a lovely baby in my arms and I won't feel like an elderly woman. I'm off to the docs tomorrow with an actual list! this must be what it's like to be old. I'm off work this week because walking is just so painful, I need to rest otherwise I'm not going to make it to 37 wks to start mat leave.
I never have time off work, so feel bad enough about not going as it is...then Ofsted rang and are in today so feel majorly guilty that I'm not doing my bit.

I also have horrendous heartburn now. I wake up every night with acid rising up my throat. if it's not heartburn that wakes me, the PGP does...or the phlegm that is back from the first trimester!

I am now back to gagging and throwing up first thing but at least it's not all day.

To top all this I have found out that I miss out on the maternity package at work by 3 weeks service despite the fact my actual break in service was only for 2 months. never mind the decade I have worked for them before that small break.

OK, moan over. sorry to offload!

29+6

Feel free to moan lolly - it gives me a break from my own moans. I am finally on antibiotics now for my sinuses but I haven't slept properly in a week with conjestion or streaming sinuses so I understand your fed-upness.

That's awful about the maternity package - can you not appeal to their better nature on a 'time- served in total' exception basis? Worth a go.

Re heart burn - I'm popping tums & gaviscon tabs all day (within limit) and drinking milk which really helps. It's the last slog now. We'll get there.

32+5 here , ELS at 39 weeks. Elly I think you asked about transverse babies.. Mine was head down until a couple of days ago and is back sideways again. Even with the section I'd prefer to have the baby head down, the blood flowing to the head is better for the developing brain cells...apparently!!

lolly don't worry about moaning! I'm off school sick today as I have swallow glands and sore throat. If I wasn't pregnant, I'd drag myself in but I just feel wiped too. I feel guilty too as we have quite a few people off at the moment. I'm also trying to get to 37 weeks but beginning to wonder how I'm going to do it because I'm finding it exhausting now. Don't worry about Ofsted (easier said, I know)..if you were there you wouldn't be able to give your best anyway and that's not a fair reflection of your abilities. Regarding heartburn; I'm alright in the day and manage to survive little bouts without taking anything but have to hit the gaviscon every night.
My baby has also moved- it always favoured my right hand side but is definately lying to the left now but I haven't a clue what position it's in. X

catching DS was 35+5, DD was 35+6, hence my hoping to make it to 36 weeks this time!

lolly what a pain about the maternity package! Don't feel guilty, these last weeks can be bloody hard and tiring, would you be happy to start ML earlier if it was possible? Most employers can make you start ML early if you're signed off for longer than a certain period (not sure how long it is but I'm sure someone will) in the last few weeks. Sympathies about the sickness, I've been sick at least once a week throughout this entire pregnancy, so fed up with it now.

beaut how are you coping today?

Lolly are you keeping gaviscon by the bed and swigging from the bottle in night.Its vile but works for mine.I also find sleeping with an extra pillow helps with heartburn.

Thanks to Elly and Bood for spd advice.Seven My midwife saw me walking to surgery crying this morning.She got me straight in.She said its definitely SPD and has referred me to physio.Also my bloods came back showing low iron Ive been feeling dizzy and she said that's why so now on iron tablets.

I've been told to not walk but I have to its my only way of getting around in a village.Maternity leave starts next Friday though and I cannot wait

30+6

Beaver Congrats on house news.

Bunny Hope you feel better soon.Illness is awful in pregnancy as we can take pretty much nothing.

Another moanin cow here ladies haha !!!! I'm just pissed off am actually pissed off with bein pissed off & a don't even know why I'm pissed off other than everyone just annoys me even ppl talkin to me annoys me & my boss cud actually kill (untidy idiot) !!!!! Xxxxx that is all haha xxx

Shelly moan away.Everyone needs to stop feeling bad thats what this thread is for.You lot are the only ones that understand.I won't say anymore in case I piss you off

Had whooping cough jab today wow my arm hurts. So tonight with my hips and arm I'm going to be fun to sleep with.

I think I'm having braxton hicks tonight but I'm not sure, can anyone help?
My whole bump keeps feeling really tight and the sides feeling like their pulling, if that makes sense and my back keeps hurting off and on too. This has been going on and off for about half hour. It's so uncomfortable.. I'm such a wimp x

How far gone are you Bunny?

29+6 :-s

Ok babe. Braxtons do tend to start about now... You're not a wimp love, braxtons can be breath taking!
Just keep track of them, they should stop soonish.. I tend to get them most evenings, but I only get about two or three...
Everyone's different though,,,, this is my 4th pregnancy.
Just keep track of them..
Take some paracetamol if you need to and maybe have a nice bath.. That's what I've been doing when they got bad.

I'm goingl to hit the paracetamol as I've had a bad throat today anyway; thanks for the advice. Baby just had a big wriggle after being quiet so I'm hoping its going to ease now. I hope I don't get this regularly x

Hi not checked in for a while, I have namechanged as well I was SecretCervix... another growth scan tommorow! See if DS has done some growing!

Haven't been on for so long. It feels very strange listening to you talk of bumps, Braxton hicks (glad I never experienced contractions again ) etc. Beaver congrats on the house move! Such a relief. I missed what happened? Weren't you homeless this week?

What is with all the illness going around? DH is full of a virus son hasn't been to see Alice today which is so sad. Don't think he'll be safe to go for a few days. And DD1 is also ill. I'm bound to get it aren't I? And the bloody kitchen being fitted is really really pushing me over the edge. We've had not water, or appliances for over a week. I just can't take it on top of everything else. Had a massive barny with DH and tbf, he was in the right. My feet and hands have swelled up and are sore (I forgot about this) and I'm fed up
Which is bloody stupid considering how well Alice is doing! I should be ecstatic!

I need ice cream. And wine (I can't wait til I get to partake again). And with my still bloated belly I could easily still be pregnant.

Ah insomnia, have been up for almost an hour now since 4:30am. Brain is going 100 miles an hour . At least the cat is excited to have some early morning company! At least it gives a chance to catch up on this thread...
beaver huge congrats on the house! Totally know what you mean about feeling grown up, we haven't even got there yet! Hope the rest of the NCT classes go well and that you get to settle in nicely there before bubs comes along.

dinglebert your new name has totally brightened my day! Started quoting the whole scene in my head. Am a big fan :) DP and I bonded over Eddie Izzard dvds when we first got together :) ever seen the Darth Vader in catering sketch done in lego on YouTube?

maybe sorry to hear about the bugs running through the family, fingers crossed you won't get it. What is the hands and feet swelling due to? SO glad Alice is doing well, good that she isn't at home whilst these viruses are going on.

bunny those B-Hicks are uncomfortable, hopefully you are feeling better now. Having a bath does seem to help. Mine seem to generally come on when I'm overdoing it. Changing position and lying on the left side seemed to help too.

Hope all the people feeling rough feel better soon. With any luck we will get some nice spring sunshine at some point to cheer us all up

By the way seasalt how was the flight?

Had app with normal midwife on Tuesday, has made me feel so much better and highlighted how rubbish the last one was. She was v sympathetic and gave me the name of the head midwife to contact about it. Was reassuring and all seems normal so thats good. She also didn't make me lie flat for the examination which was such a relief as that is what made me start passing out last time. It's amazing how sometimes what we need most is a bit of moral support more than anything. We had one of those money vs life dilemmas yest where DP got offered a large patch of work with the exact orchestra he most wants to work with but all of the rehearsal period is over our due date and the first few weeks. We sat there trying to work out if it would be possible, but it ends up just sucking any way you look at it: if the baby arrives early or late. You just dont know what is going to happen with the birth and the situation afterwards and it would be worse for him to drp them in it at the oast minute if he had to leave. This is our first as well and he had already decided to take self-imposed 2 weeks of paternity leave. I still felt weirdly really guilty though. I talking about it though we remembered that both of our Dads actually missed us being born because both of them had taken on gigs over our due dates and didn't get back in time (we are both from muso families!) and DP swore there was no way he would let that happen. What crappy timing though! If they have asked once they will ask again, he is working with them at the moment. It's a just a new experience for us to be turning down work for personal reasons, better get used to it! I still am feeling guilty though, kind of wish he hadn't talked it over with me as am now feeling a bit paranoid that maybe I persuaded him not to take it (although he says no way).
Sorry, that ended up being a longwinded story, but just needed to get it out of my head otherwise will never get back to sleep!!!
Am sure there are other people to post replies/support to but can't scroll back to look. Hope you are all doing ok though through the aches and pains. At least we are getting them for ultimately an awesome reason at the end of it all. X

wirra what a pain about the orchestra! Good on your DH for turning it down though, hopefully they'll fully understand and give him another chance when it's more convenient timing.

maybe ((hug)) you're doing so well, the roller coaster journey you've been on the last couple of weeks must be hard enough to deal with without having the kitchen done at the same time. Just think though at least having it done now means you'll have a nice new kitchen finished when you bring Alice home :)

beaut hope the physio appointment comes through soon.

No news to report here, hope everyone else is doing ok.

wirra I'm sorry, that sounds like a tough decision to have to make. But you shouldn't feel guilty. I am sure that you dp would feel just as upset if he missed the birth/early days of the baby being here as you would. We had to make a similar call about a foreign work trip that my dh wanted to go on. It was quite close to my due date and I said if he really wanted to go, then he could but I would want my parents to be around in case I went into labour. But I think the idea of missing the event suddenly dawned on him and he decided not to go. It is tough, but it's both of you having the baby - and it's not as if you're not having to make some pretty big lifestyle/work adjustments. Scary when it all starts happening though!

So sorry to hear about the illness/kitchen stresses maybe - that's the last thing you need. But hang on in there - you have come so far and not long until you'll be holding lovely Alice in your beautiful new kitchen.

Hope everyone else is doing OK with the various ailments, and that the growth scan goes well dingle. I couldn't believe it when they estimated my baby at 4lb at my scan on Monday - that's like a proper baby! All is well here. I'm feeling a bit more energetic so think the iron tablets must be working...

32+4

Bad day here agin, seems to be becoming the norm. DD had massive crying fit when I tried to take her for morning nap. Resulted in her crying in cot before sleeping while I was crying in my bedroom. So tired and hormonal. This house is not child friendly, I tried to give her a bit more freedom this morning and removed the barriers which resulted in hee falling twice down the steps and banging her head. I am so annoyed that we bought this house. It will never be right for us.

Wirra Ahh sorry to hear about your dilemma with DH. Please try not to feel guilty. Yes it is an amazing opportunity for him but nothing will really top seeing your child born. I've known many a man to miss it and they regret it. I'm sure he will get the opportunity again. But the birth of your child and those first few weeks are something you will never get back.

Maybe Sorry to hear about the illness in your house.You must try and rest. No wonder you feel sad cry if you need to. You went for a scan and in a matter of days completely unprepared your daughter arrived. That's a huge thing and its great that Alice is doing so well but please make sure you make time for you.

Roast I have been prescribed iron tablets. I was just on the cusp of needing it. But I mentioned to the midwife I keep getting a racing heart and breathlessness an apparently that's a sign of low iron.

On a lighter note. DP has redeemed himself somewhat. He bought me my dream genii pillow and has been doing loads around the house after he has finished a ten hour working day. Last night my eldest DS had his play and due to his Autism he freaked out and couldn't perform he cried his eyes out. DP was amazing he got Ds into the car and gave me a huge hug as he could see I was silently blubbing. Then he was really positive and amazing with ds

Seven Thank you.I hope my appt arrives soon if not ill be on the phone.

Ng Sorry to hear about your rubbish morning. I hope the day improves for you.If its any consolation our house is going to be way to small when baby arrives but there is absolutely nothing in the area.People tend to hold on to there homes once they have them here.

Thanks Beaut I am a mess at the moment. Need my family around me and of course we are not seeing anyone for six more weeks. I honestly don't know how I will cope.

Lovely that you DP has been so nice! How will you all fit in the house, have you got enough bedrooms?

Wirra Glad I have cheered you up, is the Darth Vader one where they are calling him Jeff Vader?

Had scan today I was a bit muddled it was a doppler scan today and growth scan is on the 20th, I had thought it a bit strange to have two growth scans in short space of time. Anyway all was fine they checked cord flow (?) and she said the flow of blood from placenta to baby was good so thats all fine :)

Stopped off at Asda on the way home and they had lots of stuff outside for sale found a few nice things including a lovely cardigan and cute tops for £16 which wasn't too bad, couldn't find anything for bump, but then when I left they had put lots of boys stuff out and I couldn't justify spending any more money and resolved to go back in a few days when we get paid again and hope the sale is still on!

Hope everyone else is getting on ok :)

sorry that should say found a few nice things for DD